Housing & Supportive Services Network

The Housing and Supportive Services Network (HSSN) was developed to plan and implement a Continuum of Care for individuals and families who are homeless or may have special needs. The Network ensures that a Continuum of Care provides integrated and coordinated access to a range of affordable housing and services designed to prevent homelessness and help families and individuals experiencing homelessness to achieve their maximum level of independence and self-sufficiency.

With the Department of Housing Services playing an active role, Washington County's Housing and Supportive Services Network has established itself as a vital planning, coordinating, and resource development body for homeless services in the county. The group is largely composed of representatives of nonprofit organizations, direct service providers, and public agencies who share a commitment to developing a continuum of opportunities for the homeless. The Network has been instrumental in streamlining the referral process by providing a forum for 41 Washington County agencies and nonprofit organizations to share information, refer clients to each other, and collaborate on federal applications to bring resources to the county.

The following organizations currently participate in the Housing and Supportive Services Network: